The Alcatel 203 is a simplistic handset

The Alcatel 203 offers an affordable replacement or second handset. Although limited in functionality this handset does provide the basic requirements of a mobile phone. Its styling is reminiscent of a bygone era. The handset measures 106 mm x 46 mm wide and is 14 mm thick. It is available in grey, orange, red and green colours.


The phone comes with a 1.5 inch CSTN display screen which is able to display up to 65,000 colours at a pixel screen size of 128 x 128 pixels. The screen displays images with clarity and good colour reproduction. The phone comes with both ring and vibration alert types, with the ability to utilise polyphonic ringtones as a means of personalising the handset. In addition a speakerphone is provided, which offers hands-free communication and conversation and is always a useful alternative on any mobile phone.


The phone comes with a phone book which is able to retain up to 255 entries. In addition the call records feature retains the last 20 dialled, received and missed calls. The handset comes with a useful calculator function as well as an FM radio with RDS capability. The radio provides the means to listen to a wide variety of broadcasts from regional and national radio stations. The handset provides a multifunction central button which is utilised as its means of accessing the functionality contained within.


The Alcatel 203 comes with a microUSB slot, which is utilised for charging only. The standard battery on this phone provides a standby time of up to 350 hours as well as a talk time of up to 7 hours which for a phone in this price bracket it is very good.


The Alcatel OT-203 is a recently released handset that provides basic features at an eminently affordable cost. Its simplistic design and layout is in fact one of its key benefits. In simple terms this handset can make and receive phone calls and provides a basic level of functionality.


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